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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,145.04, 83,001.48 and 38,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,145.04, 83,001.48 and 38,961.14 is: 53,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,145.04 : 83,001.48 = 38,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,145.04/83,001.48 = 38,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,145.04x = 83,001.48 × 38,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,145.04x = 3,233,832,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,832,282.49/60,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,767.23

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